Nicole Gwynn is in her first year as a part of the Southern Virginia athletic administration team.

Gwynn served as the head women's volleyball coach from 2015-18, taking the Knights to the semifinals of the Capital Athletic Conference playoffs in 2018. During her time she coached two All-CAC players, including the CAC Player of the Year, Hannah Allred in 2018.

A native of Hamilton, Mont., Gwynn graduated from Southern Virginia in 2012 with a Bachelors of Arts in family and child development.

While attending school she was a libero and setter for the Knight's volleyball team and is top five all-time in assists and digs. She was a key member of the 2011 team which finished the season 21-12.

After graduation, Gwynn returned to Montana and coached the freshman volleyball team at her former high school, and she also coached a club team in Missoula, Mont.